The Model 59 is a is a first generation Smith & Wesson pistol, among the most trusted handguns ever made. The 59 is a modification of the earlier Model 39 with the added benefit of a wider, anodized frame that accommodates a double-column magazine. Each Model 59 was built with a straight backstrap and a blued steel slide that carries the manual safety. The magazine disconnect feature keeps the pistol from being fired when the magazine is not attached, preventing costly accidents. This pistol features a ramped front sight with a windage adjustable rear sight and a 14-round magazine. Its grips are in fair condition and its metal and bore are in good condition.